Page 92 of Marked for Execution

“But you still love me. Tell me I’m wrong,” I said endearingly, pushing her hair behind her ear.

She smiled, and my whole mood lightened. I could hear the sound of her heart picking up pace as she looked back at me with adoration.

How the hell did I get so lucky?

“Yeah, I do. You guys have become the family I never knew I desperately needed.”

“Nah, you’re the one good for us, Fitri. We were just a bunch of ragtag guys with no purpose,” Gunner said as he pulled the vehicle to a slow stop.

“You guys ready?” Reed questioned, sat up and looked around to the back.

Everyone’s heart rate picked up with anticipation.Silitightened her embrace.

“As ready as we’ll ever be. Let’s go.”

Taking a deep breath, I opened the side door and letSiligo out first. The guys brought Samuel and Remi up the rear of the group.

“Hello! We’re looking for sanctuary,”Silisaid with a light feminine voice.

The patrol in front of the gate walked towards us slowly with a friendly smile.